Video Manipulation for Privacy Enhancement

Abstract

A system, method, and computer-readable medium for performing a selective video manipulation operation for privacy enhancement. More specifically, the selective video manipulation operation detects video transmission protected regions in a scene and applies effects to these regions before transmitting a modified video stream which presents a selectively modified scene. In certain embodiments, the video transmission protected regions include potentially sensitive or distracting regions in the scene. In certain embodiments the selective video manipulation operation automatically detects video transmission protected regions which may be located in at least one of the background of the scene or the foreground attic scene and applies user-configurable effects to the identified regions.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to information handling systems. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to video manipulation for privacy enhancement.[0003]Description of the Related Art[0004]As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store infbrmation. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and / or communicates information or data for business, personal, or other purposes thereby allowing users to take advantage of the value of the information. Because technology and information handling needs and requirements vary between different users or applications, information handling systems may also vary regarding what information is handled, how the information is handled, how much information is processed, stored, or communicated, and how quick...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing a selective video manipulation operation for privacy enhancement. More specifically, the selective video manipulation operation detects video transmission protected regions in a scene and applies effects to these regions before transmitting a modified video stream which presents a selectively modified scene. In certain embodiments, the video transmission protected regions include potentially sensitive or distracting regions in the scene. In certain embodiments the selective video manipulation operation automatically detects video transmission protected regions which may be located in at least one of the background of the scene or the foreground of the scene and applies user-configurable effects to the identified regions. In certain embodiments, the potentially sensitive or distraction regions in the background of the scene can include one or more of whiteboards, screens, TVs, open doors, windows, etc. In certain embodiments, the potentially sensitive or distraction regions in the foreground of the scene can include one or more of a badge number, 3rd party logo on shirt, etc. In certain embodiments, the selective video manipulation operation is application-independent to ensure compatibility with different video conferencing applications.

Problems solved by technology

However, full manipulation is often not necessary or desirable.

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